1.   For instance, some distributors try to avoid taxes by claiming that they sell exclusively to Indians when they actually do a thriving business with non-Indians.

2.   On one level distributors are trying to attract awards and publicity for movies that are to be released soon.

3.   Sometimes the price is low because distributors are trying to unload inventory.

4.   Some produce distributors have tried to make them more enticing by labeling them sunchokes.

5.   The distributor is trying to reorganize under bankruptcy court protection and has been looking for new owners.